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New Carvin Vanquish Basses

Handyman

Handyman

Sep 4, 2007
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#1
Looks like Carvin went ahead and turned that blue five string bolt on prototype from NAMM into a real product!

Visually, these things are quite a departure for Carvin. I'm really digging them, especially the one below with the new "antique ash treatment".

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This may be the first carvin i've ever considered owning! The multi-layer beveled tops are pretty darn cool. Never have been a fan of the carvin pickups/electronics. Not sure if i could buy one knowing that i'd have to swap stuff out. Thats my own opinion though, dont hold that against me :p
 
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Tunaman said:
Insane, wider necks with 19mm .75 spacing folks.

Not for me! Wish it were. Icon for those wanting tight
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+ 1 I'm with you Tunaman. I really wish Carvin would offer the narrow spacing option on all of their basses. I'm much more at home on my Music Man's 17.5mm spacing vs. My 55-02's 19mm spacing. I'd love to have a PB5 with tighter string spacing.
 
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gustobassman said:
This may be the first carvin i've ever considered owning! The multi-layer beveled tops are pretty darn cool. Never have been a fan of the carvin pickups/electronics. Not sure if i could buy one knowing that i'd have to swap stuff out. Thats my own opinion though, dont hold that against me :p
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Why do you know you'd have to swap stuff out? Their more recent electronics are killer. I think there are very few people swapping stuff out on theirs.
 
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Grateful said:
Why do you know you'd have to swap stuff out? Their more recent electronics are killer. I think there are very few people swapping stuff out on theirs.
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hey, i said dont hold it against me! :p :D

Thats totally cool. Im not doubting other people, just not my cup of tea. :cool: No hating here.

The bass design itself is really hawt tho... me likey!
 
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My guess is if one of the so called "high level /premium" builders came out with this design it would be herald as magnificent achievement. Imagine what we be said if this was a Fender, MM, or Warwick. But since it's "only" Carvin comments will be mixed.

Fact is Carvin has been kicking ass lately and is coming out with more different models than most everyone else. And it seems the resale value of the newer models are trending upwards as compared to the past.

I was ready to pull the trigger on a Bromberg but after seeing these I may have to reconsider. These are flat out gorgeous.
 
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